Center for Economic Growth

Manufacturing Through a Crisis: Fortifying Manufacturing Operations with Digital Technology
2020-11-10 11:00 - 15:00 (America/New_York) | NY
The COVID-19 pandemic introduced many challenges to the U.S. manufacturing sector, emphasizing the need for an increased investment in digital technology. Join MxD and partners for a virtual technology showcase on Tuesday, November 10, that will provide actionable recommendations on how to utilize digital solutions to fortify your manufacturing operations. Attendees will hear an update on current state of the manufacturing industry; view virtual technology demonstrations, including MxD’s discrete testbed; and discuss crisis response strategies with peers.
The tech showcase will leverage discussions from the 5-part webinar series MxD and McKinsey & Company partnered on that brought critical information to the manufacturing industry about jump-starting operations during the COVID-19 crisis. The team covered high-priority concepts including building operations resilience, accelerating end-to-end digitization, increasing expense transparency, driving the future workforce, and reimagining a sustainable operations competitive advantage. Attendees can view the webinar series here, though it’s not necessary to participate in and gain value from the tech showcase.
Reasons to Attend

View technology demonstrations to see first-hand how solution providers are leveraging new and existing technology to help manufacturers navigate global challenges.
Hear experts discuss the current state of the industry and how you can participate in a strong recovery from COVID-19 into the new normal.
Gain insight from peers and share your own perspective in guided conversations regarding issues important to your business like reimagining your workforce, mitigating cyber risks in a crisis, and more.
Virtually network with MxD members including manufacturers, solution providers, government program offices, and universities who are engaged in developing and deploying digital technology.

Speakers

Opening Remarks:
Chandra Brown, CEO, MxD
Keynote Presenter:
Mike Guilfoyle, Vice President, ARC Advisory Group
Panelists:
Maria Araujo, Engineering Fellow, Advanced Technology, Supply Chain Strategy,
Innovation and Deployment at Johnson & Johnson
Karen Powers, Digital Product Manager, Global Supply Chain, John Deere

Who Should Attend
The ideal workshop attendees are manufacturing professionals who are involved in and responsible for crafting and deploying digital strategy within their organization, as well as academics, solution providers, and government representatives who are interested in working collaboratively to progress digital technology across the manufacturing sector.
Cost to Attend

Free to MxD Members
$25 for non-members

November 10, 2020 | 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. CT

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Start Your Project Pitch
2020-11-13 14:00 - 15:00 | NY
In this webinar, a Small Business Innovation Research/Small Business Technology Transfer (SBIR/STTR) Program Director will discuss the elements of a Project Pitch and how to get started.
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NY-BEST Energy Storage Technology and Innovation Conference
2020-12-08 08:00 - 17:00, 2020-12-09 08:00 - 17:00 | NY
The New York Battery and Energy Storage Technology (NY-BEST) Consortium in partnership with the Southern Tier Clean Energy Incubator, is hosting its Annual Energy Storage Technology and Innovation Conference on December 8-9, 2020 as a virtual event!
Originally scheduled for October 2020 in Binghamton, NY, the Technology and Innovation Conference has been re-scheduled due to COVID-19. To ensure everyone’s safety, and given continuing restrictions on in-person meetings and travel for many companies, NY-BEST will host our Technology and Innovation Conference as a virtual conference.
CONFERENCE OVERVIEW
Energy storage technologies have made great advances over the past ten years and new innovations are emerging every day as energy storage technologies play an increasingly important role in our electric grid, transportation system and economy.
This unique conference will be held over two days and will include live and on-demand sessions on the latest innovations and technological advances in energy storage, including:

Energy storage technology innovations
New battery technologies
Battery reuse, recycling and sustainability
Innovations in energy storage management systems
Expanding market applications for energy storage
And more!

CONFERENCE FORMAT
The Conference will include:

Keynote presentations from leading energy storage technology experts
Panels and roundtable discussions highlighting energy storage innovation
Opportunities for audience participation through Q&A with speakers and virtual networking.
Interactive company exhibition area
Student poster session and contest
Start-up company showcase

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Food for Thought #7: 3D Printing of Ceramics with Lithoz America
2021-02-03 12:00 - 13:00 | NY
The Manufacturing Incubator at Tech Valley Center of Gravity presents Food for Thought: A Business & Product Development Virtual Luncheon Series.
Ceramic additive manufacturing (3D printing) opens doors to product development and small series manufacturing, combined with functional complexity that was traditionally cost prohibitive for many applications. This talk will share the current state of the art of ceramic 3D printing and the types of applications where this large family of materials is finding use.
Ceramic materials play key roles in cars, smartphones, aircraft, surgical tools, dentistry, and many other products, but they are lesser known than plastics and metals because they are challenging to produce. Additive manufacturing simplifies ceramic development and production, by eliminating tooling and machining, and enabling shapes that were never before possible in these special materials.
Lithoz is the market leader in 3D printers and materials for advanced ceramic, for use in aerospace, medical, dental, energy, and industrial applications. Lithoz America, located in the Rensselaer Tech Park, is the US branch of Lithoz GmbH from Vienna Austria. Lithoz America performs sales and support of systems, materials & printing development and demonstration services, and production of custom materials for printing.
Mr. Shawn Allan is Vice President of Lithoz America LLC, which was established in 2017 to build and sell AM equipment to produce high-performance ceramic parts that are widely used in the electronics, aerospace, and biomedical industries. Mr. Allan has over 20 years of experience in ceramic processing, technology development, and additive manufacturing
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The Manufacturing Incubator at Tech Valley Center of Gravity offers direct engineering consultation as well as coaching, advice, risk-mitigation strategies and need-based referrals for product development startups. This program is a community based, independent and public program. The ideal clients are those who are developing a physical product and need assistance in prototype development, design for manufacturing, scaling up, or other related design and manufacturing problems.
With our makerspace and prototyping center, you can meet with your incubation team, fabricate your prototype, and manufacture your product all in the same building.
The Manufacturing Incubator is a certified NYS Incubator and affiliated Innovate 518 Hotspot partner supported by the Empire State Development Division of Science, Technology, and Innovation (NYSTAR).

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Transforming Flexible Wearable Medical Devices -- The Center for Advanced Microelectronics Manufacturing (CAMM)
2021-02-04 15:00 - 16:00 | NY
CNY Biotech Accelerator, Upstate Medical University virtual series presentation:
Transforming Flexible Wearable Medical Devices — The Center for Advanced Microelectronics Manufacturing (CAMM)
A New York State Center of Advanced Technology Binghamton University, State University of New York

Mark Poliks, Director, CAMM and Empire Innovation Professor of Engineering
Mark Schadt, Associate Director, CAMM

NextFlex Manufacturing USA designated Binghamton University as the New York “Node” for its flexible hybrid electronics (FHE) initiative in 2018. As the New York Node, Binghamton works in collaboration with NY State companies to design, develop and fabricate a broad range of medical and industrial sensors using additive manufacturing processes. CAMM’s R&D activities focus on design-for-manufacturing, materials, processing and reliability testing that enable small and large companies to succeed in their business and technical objectives. The center trains and employs an advanced manufacturing workforce and builds on the region’s existing electronics manufacturing base. As a NY State Center of Advanced Technology, CAMM is committed to work on projects that deliver value to NYS companies. Using examples from current projects, this presentation will also highlight the capabilities, partnerships and services that can be provided to startup companies.

This is a free virtual program. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.
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Special Series: Careers in Clean Energy Innovation
2021-03-24 13:00 - 14:00 | NY
Three Manufacturing USA® institutes — IACMI, RAPID and REMADE — are proud to join forces and host a special series of webinars on Careers in Clean Energy Innovation. In recognition of Women’s History Month, our series will kick off on Wednesday, March 24, with a panel presentation featuring three dynamic women who are breaking new ground every day in the clean energy industry.
IACMI Workforce Director Joannie Harmon will serve as moderator for this webinar.
Featuring:
Merlin Theodore, Ph.D., Advanced Fibers Manufacturing Group Leader, Oak Ridge National Laboratory, Oak Ridge, TN
Raised in St. Croix, USVI, Merlin was the first in her family to earn a graduate degree. She earned her B.S. in Chemical Engineering, M.S. in Mechanical Engineering, and her Ph.D. in Materials Science and Engineering at Tuskegee University in Alabama. Prior to her current role at ORNL, Merlin worked in the State of Washington at startup SGL Automotive Carbon Fiber, one of the largest carbon fiber production facilities in the U.S. Previously, she worked at Bayer Pharmaceuticals, Georgia Tech, and Universal Technology Corporation (UTC) at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base as a research scientist and laboratory manager.
Kerri Hickenbottom, Ph.D., Assistant Professor, Department of Chemical and Environmental Engineering, University of Arizona, Tucson, Ariz.
Kerri completed her B.S. degree in Civil Engineering at the University of Nevada, Reno, and her M.S. and Ph.D. degrees in Environmental Science and Engineering at the Colorado School of Mines. She has worked on novel membrane processes for over 10 years, with specialty in forward osmosis, pressure retarded osmosis, and membrane distillation. Her research focuses on investigating the technical, environmental, and economic potential of novel, engineered systems for resource recovery and reclamation of waste streams.
Jena Holtberg-Benge, General Manager, John Deere Reman Power Solutions Group, Deere & Company, Springfield, Mo.
In her role with John Deere Reman, Jena is responsible for the company’s remanufacturing strategy and production, with facilities in Springfield, Mo., and Edmonton, Alberta, Canada, and distribution globally. The company remanufactures engines, drive train, hydraulic, fuel and electronic components. Jena joined Deere in 2001 and subsequently held roles in marketing, customer support, quality, operations, strategic planning and business development in the US, India and China. She holds a B.A. in International Studies from Vassar College and an MBA (International Business) from Thunderbird, the School of Global Management.

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Food for Thought #9: Sustainable Materials
2021-05-05 12:00 - 13:00 | NY
The Manufacturing Incubator at Tech Valley Center of Gravity presents Food for Thought: A Business & Product Development Virtual Luncheon Series.
May 5, 2021 at 12:00pm EST.
Many are trying to develop more sustainable solutions for their products and packaging. It’s a complex issue with no perfect solution. There is also no perfect material; each has its strengths and weaknesses.
Mike Tucker of Tucker Consulting, LLC will pull from his extensive knowledge of the packaging industry to present some considerations when designing plastic products for reuse and recycling. We’ll touch on what materials are the easiest to recycle, biodegradability, and what happens at recycling centers and landfills.
Mike Tucker is a former VP of Sales and Engineering at Sonoco Plastics, a global packaging solutions leader. During his 32 years with Sonoco he developed sales channels and manufacturing operations in several countries, and has worked with major brands such as SC Johnson, McDonalds, and Kraft. His current venture, Tucker Consulting, focuses on assisting businesses with plastic-related projects and helping new business start-ups.
ZOOM link will be provided in your registration confirmation email.
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The Manufacturing Incubator at Tech Valley Center of Gravity offers direct engineering consultation as well as coaching, advice, risk-mitigation strategies and need-based referrals for product development startups. This program is a community based, independent and public program. The ideal clients are those who are developing a physical product and need assistance in prototype development, design for manufacturing, scaling up, or other related design and manufacturing problems.
With our makerspace and prototyping center, you can meet with your incubation team, fabricate your prototype, and manufacture your product all in the same building.
The Manufacturing Incubator is a certified NYS Incubator and affiliated Innovate 518 Hot Spot partner supported by the Empire State Development Division of Science, Technology, and Innovation (NYSTAR).

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How the Mohawk Valley Feeds Innovation
2021-06-02 09:00 - 12:30 | NY
How the Mohawk Valley Feeds Innovation is where the food and technology meet to drive business growth and create exciting opportunities. Whether you work in the food and beverage industry, New York State’s growing semiconductor cluster, or in supporting areas such as packaging, fabrication or transportation, this virtual event is for you.
Come join the rest of the manufacturing ecosystem as we build valuable business connections throughout the Mohawk Valley and across the entire Empire State. This isn’t just another Zoom call. Remo, FuzeHub’s digital conference platform, is all about interaction. You can showcase your company from a virtual table, or walk the floor and network.
How the Mohawk Valley Feeds Innovation lets you:

Exhibit from a virtual table or walk the virtual tradeshow floor as an attendee
Promote your company’s products and discover potential new business partners
Meet buyers, suppliers, and industry experts without ever leaving your office or facility
Connect with NYS resources who are helping food and beverage manufacturers
Gain insights from our keynote speaker, organizers, and event sponsors

Register now and then join us on Wednesday, June 2nd. This event is organized by FuzeHub in partnership with the Advanced Institute for Manufacturing (AIM), Herkimer College and Herkimer County IDA.
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Food for Thought #10: Driving Growth for NYS Manufacturers
2021-06-02 12:00 - 13:00 | NY
The Manufacturing Incubator at Tech Valley Center of Gravity presents Food for Thought #10: Driving Growth for NYS Manufacturers

About this event

The Manufacturing Incubator at Tech Valley Center of Gravity presents Food for Thought: A Business & Product Development Virtual Luncheon Series.
Join us for a presentation on Driving Growth for NYS Manufacturers with FuzeHub’s Julianne Clouthier and Eric Fasser on June 2, 2021 at 12:00pm EST.
Transforming a new concept into a commercially viable product takes a lot of resources – prototyping, engineering, manufacturing expertise, and funding, to name a few. And if you don’t know where to turn for these, your business can fail before it’s even started.
Join members of the FuzeHub team as they explain how early stage companies (as well as small-medium sized businesses) can tap into the largest network of manufacturing-related resources throughout New York State to get the training, expertise, and funding they need to overcome product development challenges.
Learn more about specific programs including the NYMEP, FuzeHub Solutions Program, Manufacturing Reimagined and the Jeff Lawrence Innovation Fund.
ZOOM link will be provided in your registration confirmation email.
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About FuzeHub:
FuzeHub provides New York State manufacturers and technology companies with guided access to our extensive network of industry experts, programs and assets to solve productivity, commercialization, research and development issues, and other challenges to growth.
FuzeHub’s programs champion the New York State manufacturing and technology community and provide targeted resources to accelerate manufacturing competitiveness and technology commercialization.
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About the Presenters:
Eric Fasser is the Design and Engineering Solutions Specialist for FuzeHub, and is focused on training start-ups and early stage innovators the basics of design for manufacturability, lean product development and manufacturing planning concepts while helping them define and prepare for potential failure modes and connecting them with various resource partners throughout New York State. These techniques ultimately position these young companies to identify potential manufacturability issues early on (avoiding costly redesign and lost time), and then make the transition from prototype to volume production in order to achieve their growth goals.
Prior to FuzeHub, Eric ran his own engineering firm where he helped entrepreneurs and small manufacturers develop their innovative concepts into commercially viable products in industries as diverse as consumer goods, tools, medical devices, biotech, healthcare, energy, municipal, and industrial. He provided design consulting to transform customer requirements into product features and take cost out of existing products, created CAD drawings suitable for manufacturing, and built working prototypes for customer feedback and investor presentations.
Eric received his MBA in marketing and entrepreneurship from Indiana University, and a Bachelor of Science degree in mechanical engineering from Worcester Polytechnic Institute.
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Julianne Clouthier oversees the Jeff Lawrence Innovation Fund which is comprised of manufacturing grants, a commercialization competition and an innovation challenge. The Fund provides $1M annually to not-for profits, manufacturers and early stage technology companies in New York.
Julianne has over ten years of economic development experience and has administered numerous microenterprise, infrastructure and manufacturing related grant projects. She serves as a judge and panelist for numerous innovation and entrepreneurial programs.
Julianne received her MBA from the University at Albany, a Bachelor of Arts in Communications from Mercyhurst College and is also an alumni of AlbanyCanCode.
ZOOM link will be provided in your registration confirmation email.
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The Manufacturing Incubator at Tech Valley Center of Gravity offers direct engineering consultation as well as coaching, advice, risk-mitigation strategies and need-based referrals for product development startups. This program is a community based, independent and public program. The ideal clients are those who are developing a physical product and need assistance in prototype development, design for manufacturing, scaling up, or other related design and manufacturing problems.
With our makerspace and prototyping center, you can meet with your incubation team, fabricate your prototype, and manufacture your product all in the same building.
The Manufacturing Incubator is a certified NYS Incubator and affiliated Innovate 518 Hot Spot partner supported by the Empire State Development Division of Science, Technology, and Innovation (NYSTAR).

2021 Advanced Energy Conference
2021-06-09 08:00 - 2021-06-10 17:00 | NY
Join us for AEC 2021 & 2022. Our 11th Advanced Energy Conference series features a virtual event on June 9-10, 2021, and an in-person event at the Marriott Marquis in New York City on Sept. 7-9, 2022. The theme for this two-part conference is charting the course for energy, as we map our path to a future energy portfolio by exploring technology innovations, key policy changes, new business models and more.
Energy is moving forward rapidly in 2021. Our AEC virtual conference is designed to keep you connected to top researchers, entrepreneurs, financiers and government officials that are making news in the industry. Join us as we discuss the current changes that are being made and the trajectory of energy in the future.

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NYSERDA EIR Program: Leveraging Human Capital Resources for NYS Climate Tech
2021-08-04 12:00 - 13:00 | NY
Join us at the Manufacturing Incubator at Tech Valley Center of Gravity’s next virtual product development luncheon!
Our next topic in this series is an Introduction to the NYSERDA EIR Program: Leveraging Human Capital Resources for NYS Climate Tech companies and is taking place on Wednesday, August 4 at 12:00pm.
Join us to learn more about the NYSERDA EIR Program and the human capital resources we provide to promising climate tech startups in NYS. Specifically, learn about how NYSERDA’s 90+ Entrepreneurs-in-Residence (EIRs) mentor/coach startups on their path to success. Also, the right management team can make all the difference in raising money and executing a business plan. NYSERDA EIR Program, administered by Columbia Technology Ventures, will provide an overview of their unique process to match C-level candidates with existing startup teams.
About Tim Hoffman:
Tim is currently Program Director for the NYSERDA EIR Program, administered by Columbia Technology Ventures. The NYSERDA EIR program offers mentoring services, including advisory, pitch coaching, grant writing, etc., and provides C-level matching services to promising early stage clean energy and climate tech companies in the State of New York.
For over 20 years Tim has provided strategic and M&A advisory, capital raising, and financial modeling services for large corporations, family-run firms, renewable energy developers, middle market companies and early stage enterprises. Recently, Tim served as Managing Director with Karbone Capital Markets (formerly Watts Capital, LLC), a FINRA and SIPC member broker-dealer. He also serves as NYC Metro Director of the Cleantech Open Northeast and Board member of the NECECi.
Previously, Tim was an Entrepreneur in Residence for NYSERDA, served as Co-Chairman of the Cleantech Open Board, participated on the Advisory Board of the Global Sourcing Council, and was a Managing Director with Scott-Macon, Ltd. and Natixis Bleichroeder, Inc. Tim is a graduate of Indiana University, where he earned two B.A. degrees and spent one year studying at Universität Hamburg. He later earned an M.A.E. with a concentration in Finance from the University of Michigan. Tim is fluent in German and proficient in Japanese and holds Series 7, 79 and 63 securities licenses.
About Columbia Technology Ventures:
Columbia Technology Ventures is the technology transfer office for Columbia University and a central location for many of the technology development initiatives, entrepreneurial activities, external industry collaborations, and commercially-oriented multidisciplinary technology innovations across the university.? CTV’s mission is to facilitate the transfer of inventions from academic research labs to the market for the benefit of society. Each year, CTV manages more than 400 invention disclosures, 100 license deals, and 20 – 30 new IP-backed startups, involving over 750 inventors across Columbia. CTV has over 1,500 patents available for licensing, across fields such as bio, IT, clean tech, devices, big data, nanotechnology, materials science, and more
About the Manufacturing Incubator at Tech Valley Center of Gravity:
The Manufacturing Incubator at Tech Valley Center of Gravity provides expert coaching and incubation across industries, advisory services and support for product-related startups. For members launching entrepreneurial ventures, we offer resources for product development through the Prototyping Center, with its advanced manufacturing equipment and flexible workspace.
The format will be a virtual presentation, followed with audience question and answer.
Click the registration button below to reserve your seat at our free virtual event! Virtual meeting room information will be sent to attendees before the event.

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NY CREATES Emerging Technologies Seminar: Innovations to Enable Future Logic Scaling
2021-09-09 11:30 - 12:30 | NY
Presented by: Dr. Sri Samavedam
Senior Vice President, CMOS Technologies, imec, Belgium
**Zoom Pre-Registration required by September 8, available here
Abstract: Logic scaling over the last 50 years has been enabled by patterning innovations, mobility boosters and new device architectures. In the recent nodes, transistor density continues to follow Moore’s law, but the node to node performance improvements have slowed down. There are many new process technologies being researched which will continue to enable logic density and system performance in the coming decade. Density scaling will be enabled by advances in EUV multi-patterning and single-print high NA EUV. New device architectures like forksheets, CFETs and 2D atomic channel devices are promising for continued logic and SRAM scaling. Scaling boosters like buried power rail, semi-damascene integration and new standard cell routing will also be needed. There are several 2.5D and 3D integration options for system scaling with SoC partitioning depending on the connectivity density, form factor, yield, maturity and cost considerations. Finally, a methodology to estimate the environmental impact of technology scaling choices will be shared.
Biography: Dr. Sri Samavedam is SVP of CMOS Technologies at imec leading research programs in logic, memory, photonics and 3D system integration. Prior to that, he was Senior Director of Technology Development at Globalfoundries in Malta, NY, where he led qualification of 14nm FinFET technology and derivatives into volume production and development of 7nm CMOS technology. He began his research career at Motorola in Austin, TX, working on strained silicon, metal gates, high k dielectrics and fully-depleted SOI devices. He has over 75 publications and 40 patents. He holds a Ph.D. in Materials Science and Engineering from MIT, Masters in Materials Engineering from Purdue University and B. Tech from IIT, Madras.

MANUFACTURING WORKSHOP SPONSORED BY TDO, FUZEHUB AND CNY BIOTECH ACCELERATOR
2021-09-16 08:00 - 15:00 | NY
2nd Annual 2021 Virtual Manufacturing Workshop
Hosted by TDO, FuzeHub and CNY Biotech Accelerator, Upstate Medical University
Thursday, September 16, 2021 | 8:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. EST
REGISTER IN ADVANCE FOR THIS WORKSHOP HERE>>
Program co-chairs: James D’Agostino, MEP Center Director, TDO; Steve Melito, Senior Solutions Specialist, FuzeHub; and Kathi Durdon, Executive Director, CNY Biotech Accelerator
AGENDA

8:00 a.m.

Welcome and Introduction

8:10

Overview of FDA Quality Systems Regulations (21 CFR 820)/ISO 13485
Introduction: Michelle Bonn, President and CEO, Compliance Team
Presenter: Regina Fullin, VP of Regulatory Affairs and Quality Assurance, Compliance Team
Topics include: Device Classification, A Risk-based Approach; Design Controls; Human Factors, Medical Device Software Validation

9:45

Overview of ISO 9001, Quality Management Meeting Customer Requirements
Presenter: Sarah Burlingame, Senior Project Director, TDO
Topics include: Design Standard Components; Certifications; Basic Problem Solving Tools to Utilize – Root Cause Analysis, Toyota Kata, Five Whys

11:15

Preparing for Manufacturing
Presenter: Kevin Webb, Business Development, CO-AX Technology

Noon

Quick Lunch Break

12:15

NYS MEPs/Manufacturing Support-based NYSTAR Assets Panel
Moderator: Steve Melito, Senior Solutions Specialist, FuzeHub
Panel:

Cory Albrecht, Director, Advanced Institute for Manufacturing, Mohawk Valley Community College
Mark Poliks, PhD, Director, Center for Advanced Microelectronics Manufacturing (CAMM), Binghamton University
Jim D’Agostino, MEP Center Director, TDO
Molly C. Zimmermann, Esq., Managing Director, NYS Science & Technology Law Center
Devon Shipp, Professor, Director of the Center for Advanced Materials Processing (CAMP), Clarkson University

1:15

Contract Manufacturers Panel
Moderator: Jim D’Agostino, MEP Center Director, TDO
Panelists:

Steve Davis, President, Tapecon, Inc.
Michael Allen, President, Z-AXIS, Inc.
Matt Nearpass, Director, EMS, SRC Tec
Michael Fisher, Director of Product Development, Global Center for Medical Innovation

2:15

Mini Manufacturing Pitch

Matt Nearpass, SRC Tec
Steve Davis, Tapecon, Inc.
Jason DiBartolo, Oswego Industries
Benson Chan, Integrated Electronics Engineering Center (IEEC), Binghamton University
Doug Hill, LeMoyne Maker Space
Scott Baxter, PEKO

For questions, please contact cnybac@upstate.edu

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September: VentureB Virtual Pitch Presentation
2021-09-22 16:00 - 17:00 | NY
CEG coaches entrepreneurs in creating & delivering a presentation resulting in an open public pitch to regional investors & business leaders.

About this Event
VentureB is a quarterly program designed for entrepreneurs to gain visibility to the region’s angel and institutional investors, business service providers, advisers, students, faculty, alumni and the early stage business community.

Join us for a VentureB Virtual Presentation on Wednesday, September 22nd.
Agenda:

4:00 – 4:10pm | Welcome & Panel Introductions
4:10 – 4:30pm | Presentation by Uncaged Innovations & Panel Q&A
4:30 – 4:45pm | Audience Q&A
4:45 – 5:00pm | Closing

About the presenting company: Uncaged is reimagining leather using biotechnology and digital manufacturing to create replicas of exotic and bovine leather for the fashion industry.

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Clean Tech & Advanced Materials Virtual Job Fair
2021-11-17 11:00 - 14:00 | NY
Job Fair connecting New York State jobseekers to companies with available opportunities within the fields of Clean Technology, Energy Storage, Battery Manufacturing, Advanced Materials and more. Entry-mid level, experienced and management positions are available. Empire State Development’s Division of Science, Technology & Innovation (NYSTAR), NY Ventures, and NYBEST are proud to support innovative companies across the state provide sustainable energy sources, expand manufacturing capabilities and ensure a resource efficient future within a thriving New York State economy.
Available Opportunities: Production Operator, Electrical Engineer, Quality Engineer, Electrical Assembler, Associate Engineer, Welder, Laboratory Technician, Battery Design Engineer, Project Developer and more!!! Salary range up to $120K DOE (depending on experience)

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Date: November 17, 2021
Time: 11 AM – 2 PM
Location: Remo (Virtual Platform)

VentureB Innovation Series Workshop: Investor Pitch Development for Startups
2021-11-17 16:00 - 18:00 | NY
As a startup looking to secure funding through a bank, grant, angel investor or venture capitalist, how you approach communicating your business model is critical.
An investor pitch presentation helps potential investors understand key aspects of your business. The goal is to capture their interest and secure a follow up conversation or meeting.
You’ll walk away from this workshop with a better understanding of the 10 key topics to include and why. Additional support documentation will be shared via email after the program.
Let us guide you in putting your best pitch forward.

The webinar will be led by Michael Lobsinger, Sr. Vice President of CEG. Michael is a serial entrepreneur and has extensive experience in the operations of product based enterprises. Michael has led R&D and NPD teams at Boeing, Shell Global, and Quatic Apparel, as well as mentored several product based technology companies. Michael has a BS in Mechanical Engineering from North Dakota State University and an MBA from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute.

While this workshop is free, registration is required.
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Clean Tech & Advanced Materials Virtual Job Fair
2021-12-01 11:00 - 14:00 | NY
Job Fair connecting New York State jobseekers to companies with available opportunities within the fields of Clean Technology, Energy Storage, Battery Manufacturing, Advanced Materials and more. Entry-mid level, experienced and management positions are available. Empire State Development’s Division of Science, Technology & Innovation (NYSTAR), NY Ventures, and NYBEST are proud to support innovative companies across the state provide sustainable energy sources, expand manufacturing capabilities and ensure a resource efficient future within a thriving New York State economy.

Date: December 1, 2021
Time: 11 AM – 2 PM
Location: Remo (Virtual Platform)
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BIANYS 2021 - Virtual Annual Conference of NYS Incubators
2021-12-01 13:00 - 17:00 | NY
The 2021 Virtual Annual Meeting of the Business Incubator Association of New York State

Each year the membership of the Business Incubator Association of New York State (BIANYS) holds their Annual Meeting to share best practices, get updates on incubation, and elect their Board of Directors. There is always a public portion of the meeting for anyone interested in incubation or the startup innovation economy, this meeting is a great way to network and get a better understanding of the ever changing trends in the startup innovation ecosystem of New York. At the end of the public portion of the Meeting, their is a members only portion of the meeting where members discuss policies, by laws, and hold a vote for 3 out of the 9 board seats that come up on a rotating basis.

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CNYBAC Medical Device Innovation Challenge Pitch Event
2022-01-25 13:00 - 16:00 | NY
Pitch Teams: Dancing Eyes, JelikaLite, Rubitection, MindTrace
Judges: Gwen Cheni, IndieBio NY; Arber Ruci, NSF I-Corps NY Hub; David Thurlow, Launch NY and Marc Alessi, Business Incubator Association of NYS (BIANYS)
Sponsored by: Innovation Law Center, CenterState CEO, FuzeHub, TDO, Empire State Development, Upstate Venture Connect, Upstate Capital Association of New York

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New York Bio/Med Industry Workforce Summit
2022-02-03 10:00 - 15:30 | Renaissance Hotel, 144 State St., Albany, NY, 12207, United States
New York’s bio/med industry employs thousands of workers across the state in fields including medical research, advanced manufacturing, bioinformatics, artificial intelligence, computer software, and the development of life-enhancing and life-saving drugs, devices and treatments. Bolstered by our world-class universities, our unparalleled physical assets, and the state’s rich tradition of innovation, the bio/med industry is driving the future of the state’s economy.
Our ability to grow this industry sector, to attract outside investment, and to position New York State as the choice for the next generation of workers is threatened by vexing workforce challenges. To address these challenges, MedTech is bringing together industry, academic and government leaders, along with workforce problem-solvers, to tackle this most pressing issue at our New York Bio/Med Industry Workforce Summit.
The purpose of the New York Bio/Med Industry Workforce Summit is: to identify the breadth and scope of our industry’s workforce challenges; to bring together stakeholders to share solutions; and to forge meaningful and lasting collaborations aimed at advancing our shared interests.
Please note: We will follow all NYS guidelines re: mask wearing and/or vaccination status that are in place at time of this event.

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The “Phase 0” Global Center for Medical Innovation (GCMI) Product Development Process
2022-02-09 15:00 - 16:00 | NY
Michael Fisher, Director of Product Development, Global Center for Medical Innovation
GCMI’s “Phase 0” product development process helps develop a project plan, understand development costs and timelines, realize overall product opportunities, and estimate the product’s true value proposition. Through collection of data, the client has an opportunity to challenge findings, question their own assumptions, prepare a defensible strategy to discuss with investors, and compete for various grant applications. Most importantly, this process helps the client spend their limited resources to make the best decisions for their company.

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Food for Thought Business & Product Development Virtual Luncheon
2022-03-02 12:00 - 13:00 | NY
The Manufacturing Incubator at Tech Valley Center of Gravity presents Food for Thought: A Business & Product Development Virtual Luncheon Series.
Need to get parts, fixtures, or equipment made? Knowing how to clearly communicate with your fabricator is key. Terence Musto of Fabbro® Industries will go over how a qualified fabrication shop can be an asset to your product development, a few keys to effectively working with your fabricator, and field any lingering questions about anything fabrication related.

Fabbro® Industries is a R&D company focused on small batch, high quality manufacturing of metal components. We are rooted in the two-wheeled world with our patented integrated suspension motorcycle & bicycle frame, known as the Type 57x®. While we continue to develop our own technologies, we are also happy to work with individuals and companies to help turn their vision into a reality for everything ranging from prototyping products to full custom builds.

Terence “T” Musto has been a professional motorcycle builder since 2009. His passion for motorcycles started at an early age and he built his first chopper in his parents’ garage on weekends while at Babson College studying finance. After college, he apprenticed with Michael “Copper Mike” Cole at Gravesend Cycles, where he became head fabricator and shop foreman. T started Fabbro Industries, LLC in 2013 after realizing the need for innovation in the industry, and spawning the invention of its patented flagship product, the Type 57x® integrated suspension frame. He is the Creator, CEO and head of design and fabrication of Fabbro Industries. He is a qualified welder, having held certifications in MIG and TIG processes.

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This free, virtual series is brought to you by the Manufacturing Incubator at Tech Valley Center of Gravity, a certified NYS Incubator and affiliated Innovate 518 Hotspot partner supported by the Empire State Development Division of Science, Technology, and Innovation (NYSTAR).

The Manufacturing Incubator provides expert coaching, advisory services and support for product-related startups. We offer resources specifically tuned for hardware development through our Makerspace and Prototyping Center, with our advanced manufacturing equipment and flexible workspace.

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TVCOG Presents Food for Thought #17: MadeXHudson on Sustainable Fashion
2022-04-06 12:00 - 13:00 | NY
What does sustainability mean in fashion and how are brands using it? What fashion choices can we make to be more environmentally friendly? Sirpa Cowell of MadeXHudson will discuss some facts and numbers of the fashion industry’s current pollution issues, and efforts targeted on improving sustainability.
Made X Hudson (MxH) is a cut-and-sew garment/soft goods sampling and production facility in Catskill, New York.
Sirpa Cowell has worked over 25 years in international design and product development. Her breadth of experience includes corporate design leadership and expert knowledge of high-quality manufacturing. Sirpa’s design consulting firm, Visualmgmt, helps companies with Creative Direction and builds product lines, as well as takes product photos. Currently she runs the design and production at MadeXHudson, cut and sew manufacturing space in Catskill, NY. She is passionate about local art, painting, design and sustainability.
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This free, virtual series is brought to you by the Manufacturing Incubator at Tech Valley Center of Gravity, a certified NYS Incubator and affiliated Innovate 518 Hotspot partner supported by the Empire State Development Division of Science, Technology, and Innovation (NYSTAR).
The Manufacturing Incubator provides expert coaching, advisory services and support for product-related startups. We offer resources specifically tuned for hardware development through our Makerspace and Prototyping Center, with our advanced manufacturing equipment and flexible workspace.

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Food for Thought #18: How Can a Fulfillment Center Help My Business Grow?
2022-05-04 12:00 - 13:00 | NY
The Manufacturing Incubator at TVCOG Presents Food for Thought #18: How Can a Fulfillment Center Help My Business Grow?

About this event

In a world where 2-day delivery is the norm and customer expectations are through the roof, how can you, a small business, meet these demands? Learn all about how a 3PL (3rd party logistics) center can help you grow your business, save you time and exceed all of your customer’s expectations.
Shipology is a women-owned 3rd party logistics company founded in 2021 to help small to medium-sized e-commerce businesses scale efficiently and effectively. Our mission is to enable business owners to spend more time on the things that matter most to their business while maintaining the integrity of the customer experience. Simply put, we are here to be an extension of your team!
Amanda holds a B.S. of Public Relations from SUNY Plattsburgh. After college, Amanda jumped right into eCommerce and worked her way up the chain of command to become the Director of Operations at Darn Good Yarn. Amanda is also the owner of Riverside Sourcing – a product sourcing and importing company.
Keri holds a B.S. of Biology from Siena College and an MBA from The College of Saint Rose. Prior to working in e-commerce, Keri was a part of the Marketing Team for Whole Foods Market and the Marketing Director for Darn Good Yarn. Keri also is the owner of Wetplants.com, an online retailer of aquatic plants.
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This free, virtual series is brought to you by the Manufacturing Incubator at Tech Valley Center of Gravity, a certified NYS Incubator and affiliated Innovate 518 Hotspot partner supported by the Empire State Development Division of Science, Technology, and Innovation (NYSTAR).
The Manufacturing Incubator provides expert coaching, advisory services and support for product-related startups. We offer resources specifically tuned for hardware development through our Makerspace and Prototyping Center, with our advanced manufacturing equipment and flexible workspace.

REGISTER HERE

THE POWER OF R&D PARTNERSHIPS: ADVANCED MANUFACTURING
2022-05-11 10:00 - 11:00 | NY
How New York State Centers of Excellence and Centers for Advanced Technology can help your company develop new products and processes.
DOES YOUR COMPANY DEPEND ON INNOVATION TO STAY AHEAD IN THE MARKET?

Learn how small manufacturers are making university researchers an extension of their teams to design competitive products and improve operations.

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Empire State Bio/Med Focus ’22 Series: Albany/Capital Region/North Country
2022-06-16 10:00 - 13:00 | NY
Tech & Innovation in Upstate NY!
Recently, Forbes Magazine hailed Upstate New York as a “surprising new tech center.” Surprised? We weren’t. Innovation in this region has a long history and a bright future. Join us for our Empire State Focus ’22 Series as we cast a spotlight on the reasons bio/med companies and investors increasingly look to Upstate New York as the place to invest and grow.

This FREE series will give you an insider’s look at each region’s unique assets and resources. You’ll connect with the industry leaders driving the regional economies and get an exclusive first peek at some of the most exciting and innovative bio/med developments.

We’re excited to bring this series to you. Join us, won’t you?

In northeastern New York, the Capital Region and North County boasts a premier location for bio/med businesses to invest, expand and thrive in a global economy. Home to world-class educational institutions, state-of-the-art R&D and commercialization centers, a high-tech, global business environment, and diverse communities, this region offers it all. Combine that with its famed breathtaking scenic beauty, cultural heritage and exciting recreational opportunities, and you’ve found the perfect place to grow your dream.

Join CEG as we take a deep dive into the Capital Region, its assets, strategic vision and the reasons you should consider locating or investing in it. We’ll introduce you to the individuals and institutions leading the region’s bio/med growth and give you an exclusive look at cutting edge innovators who have chosen to make the Capital Region and the North Country their home.

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Food for Thought: What Has Your Attention This Week?
2022-07-06 12:00 - 13:00 | NY
The Manufacturing Incubator at TVCOG Presents Food for Thought, our monthly virtual luncheon talk series.

About this event

An informal virtual lunchtime discussion based on the question, “What has your attention this week?” A topic you’re researching, a problem you’re trying to solve, a new tool you bought – whatever it is, discuss it with the group! This is a great way to get some different perspectives on a problem and learn something new. Register and we’ll send you a reminder email with the Zoom link a few minutes before we start.
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This free, virtual series is brought to you by the Manufacturing Incubator at Tech Valley Center of Gravity, a certified NYS Incubator and affiliated Innovate 518 Hotspot partner supported by the Empire State Development Division of Science, Technology, and Innovation (NYSTAR).
The Manufacturing Incubator provides expert coaching, advisory services and support for product-related startups. We offer resources specifically tuned for hardware development through our Makerspace and Prototyping Center, with our advanced manufacturing equipment and flexible workspace.

Register Here

Hatched: An Inventors and Entrepreneurs Meetup: Beyond Citi Bike: The Future is Electric with Jeff Olson
2022-07-07 18:30 - 20:00 | NY
HATCHED: The Capital District Inventors & Entrepreneurs Meetup presents Beyond Citi Bike: The Future is Electric with Jeff Olson

About this event

THIS EVENT IS VIRTUAL AND IN PERSON

Our speaker will join us virtually. You can watch from home, or join our in-person watch party for pre- and post-talk networking ( Tech Valley Center of Gravity, 30 3RD ST, Troy NY 12180 )
Masks required unless proof of vaccination is shown.
Policies subject to change.

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Citi Bike co-founder Jeff Olson will talk about how bikeshare grew from startup to icon in NYC, DC, Boston and other major markets. It’s a story full of many ups and downs, including a star turn on the Daily Show, getting hit by Hurricane Sandy, and the bankruptcy of a major technology provider. Jeff will also provide insights on the future of transportation from his perspective as the co-founder of another new venture, re:Charge-e, which is developing wireless charging systems for electric micromobility.
Jeff Olson is an architect, entrepreneur and author who has been involved in greenways, open space, active living, and alternative mobility projects for more than 30 years. He has had a diverse career with national, international, and local experience in the public, private, and non-profit sectors. His major projects include the Grand Canyon Greenway, the Empire State Trail, the White House Millennium Trails Program, the Dubai Bicycle/Pedestrian Master Plan, and the NW Arkansas Razorback Greenway. Jeff was one of the co-founders of Alta Bicycle Share, which launched Citi Bike in New York and operated systems in San Francisco, Chicago, Washington DC, Boston, Toronto and other cities. His book, The Third Mode: Towards a Green Society has been enjoyed by audiences around the world. Jeff started America’s first university course in bicycle and pedestrian planning at the State University of New York, and is a frequent inspirational speaker at conferences, public meetings and other events. He is currently the VP of Connectivity at re:Charge-e, a startup developing wireless charging for micromobility.? Jeff is an alum of both RPI and Empire State College, lives in Saratoga Springs and does a lot of skiing and biking.
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ABOUT TECH VALLEY CENTER OF GRAVITY
This free, virtual series is brought to you in part by the Manufacturing Incubator at Tech Valley Center of Gravity, a certified NYS Incubator and affiliated Innovate 518 Hotspot partner supported by the Empire State Development Division of Science, Technology, and Innovation (NYSTAR).
The Tech Valley Center of Gravity is a 501(c)3 makerspace, manufacturing incubator, STEAM-education center and creative community located in the heart of downtown Troy, New York. Our Manufacturing Incubator provides expert coaching and advisory services for product-related startups. We offer resources specifically tuned for hardware development through our Makerspace and Prototyping Center, with our advanced manufacturing equipment and flexible workspace.
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ABOUT HATCHED: The Capital District Inventors and Entrepreneurs Meetup
Join our community on Meetup for more engaging product-development related events: https://www.meetup.com/CDIEMNY
Join us the first Thursday of each month to connect with other creative souls, product developers, inventors, patent attorneys and more who are interested in entrepreneurship, intellectual property, and bringing ideas to life. Our goal is to help inventors and entrepreneurs navigate the business world.
SHARING NIGHTS: Share your project’s current status, get and give feedback, explore next steps, connect with potential team members.
SPEAKER NIGHTS: Once a quarter we’ll host a speaker who will share their experiences and lessons learned from their entrepreneurial journey, followed by Q&A and discussion.

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FuzeHub's: The Power of R&D Partnerships: Advanced Materials (Virtual)
2022-07-27 10:00 - 11:00 | NY
Across the state, advanced materials innovations involve ceramics, chemicals, glass, metals, plastics, and more, enabling high-performance products in sectors ranging from electronics and aerospace to medical equipment and consumer products.
Join us for the next Power of R&D Partnerships: Advanced Materials to discover how advanced materials innovations are enabling high-performance products in sectors ranging from electronics and aerospace to medical equipment and consumer products throughout New York State.
Judith Tholl, Moderator
Panelists: Dr. Alan Rae, Devon Shipp, John Simmins and John Sinnott

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